While OM is working hard to fill the few gaps in its squad this winter, Mehdi Benatia could do his shopping in Ligue 1. And steal two offensive talents from a top 5 competitor.
While Marseille Olympic seemed to be concentrating its efforts on strengthening its defensive sector, an unexpected rumor agitated La Canebière. After the arrival of defender Luiz Felipe, the Marseille club would now look at two offensive talents playing at OGC Nice: Badredine Bouanani and Evann Guessand. According to information shared by Adams on X (formerly Twitter), OM leaders have already initiated contacts with the entourage of the two players.
Bouanani, a rising Algerian star
Born on December 8, 2004 in Lille, Badredine Bouanani has established himself this season as one of the young prospects to follow in Ligue 1. A right winger by training, he is also capable of playing in an attacking midfielder, a versatile profile that could be prove valuable for the Marseille system. At 20, international Algerian (3 selections) is having his first real reference season with the Aiglons. With 22 matches, 3 goals and undeniable technical ease, he seems ready to take a step forward.
Loaned to Lorient during the second half of last season, Bouanani had already demonstrated his potential with 11 matches and 1 goal. Back in Nice this summer, he is now a regular starter and logically attracts attention. Valued at 5 million euros, according to Transfer marketthe Franco-Algerian could represent an ideal solution to compensate for a possible departure of Amine Harit.
-Guessand, the Ivorian revelation
The other Marseille target, Evann Guessand, shines brightly in the colors of the Gym this season. Born in Ajaccio in 2001, the international Ivorian is the man in the shape of Franck Haise. With 8 goals and 4 assists in 17 games, Guessand has become a key part of the Nice system. At 23, his meteoric progress makes him a coveted target, but his high price, estimated at 20 million euros, complicates Marseille’s ambitions.
Looking for offensive solutions to compete with the elite French in the race for the title, OM sees in Bouanani and Guessand two profiles capable of bringing freshness and efficiency. But these files could depend on possible sales, in particular that of Elye Wahi, targeted by Bournemouth and West Ham.
